| Description |
xii, 220 pages : 1 illustration, portraits ; 24 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The crisis in civilization -- Schopenhauer and Schweitzer -- Nietzsche and Schweitzer -- The new rationalism -- Metaphysics and mysticism -- Practical governance -- Environmental ethics. |
| Summary |
"In "The New Rationalism", David Goodin explores the underlying philosophy behind Schweitzer's ethic of compassion, presenting it as a response to contemporary questions in social justice, economic equality, and environmental action. For the first time, the political, sociological, and philosophical contexts supporting the development of Schweitzer's ethic are examined in order to bring his timeless message of elemental morality to new life for the modern world"-- back cover. |
| Subject |
Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965 -- Ethics.
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Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965 -- Morale.
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| ISBN |
9780773541085 (bound) |
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077354108X (bound) |
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